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Welcome to the end of October when snow begins to fall and influenza is on the rise. Flu activity may be low in North America right now, but even though public health clinical labs are reporting low rates of influenza virus type A virus, influenza activity is expected to increase in October and through the month of […]
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With advanced age often comes muscular and skeletal issues, injuries, and even memory and communicative difficulties due to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. In all likelihood, many of us will require one or various assistive technologies to accommodate us. In November, we mark Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregivers Month. Let’s take a look at the various assistive aids that […]
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The theme for World Psoriasis Day 2016 is “Breaking Barriers for People with Psoriasis”. The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) created this colourful and informative animated film to share the daily barriers of discrimination, stigma, and prejudice and show support for the over 125 million individuals who suffer from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis around the world…
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Did you floss before bed last night? Did you brush your teeth to a few rounds of the A, B, C’s song this morning? Well, October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a time to celebrate the important work done by dental hygienists around the world. Visiting your dental hygienist throughout the year can help maintain a healthy set of […]
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Even though lupus may appear “invisible” to outsiders, lupus patients can tell you firsthand about the numerous combinations of symptoms (i.e., skin rash, swelling of joints, anxiety, joint pain, fatigue, depression, and sleep disruptions), the triggers of a lupus flareup, and the obstacles to controlling this chronic inflammatory disease. The infographic series below was created by MyLupusTeam (with the help of their over 50,000 […]
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